How far is Paris from Nantes?

The distance between the two cities is 213 miles (343 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Paris to Nantes?

Most of the buses traveling from Paris to Nantes leave from Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive at 2 route de Paris. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Nantes?

Once in Nantes, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Saint Pierre Saint Paul Cathedral, Château des ducs de Bretagne, Isle of Nantes, Jardin Des Plantes and Guided Tours.

Bus Paris to Nantes from $12 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Paris to Nantes on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:10am	Bercy Seine	6h	3:10pm	Nantes	Cheapest
Bus	5:40pm	Aéroport Orly Airport (ORY) Terminals 1-3	5h 5m	10:45pm	4 Route de Paris	Fastest
Bus	7:50am	Aéroport CDG	7h 20m	3:10pm	Nantes	No tags
Bus	11:30pm	Aéroport CDG	6h 10m	5:40am	4 Route de Paris	No tags
Bus	9:50am	Paris - Orly Airport (ORY), P5 parking	5h 20m	3:10pm	Nantes	No tags

Next departures for Paris to Nantes on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:10am	Bercy Seine	6h	3:10pm	Nantes	Cheapest
Bus	1:00am	Aéroport Orly Airport (ORY) Terminals 1-3	4h 40m	5:40am	4 Route de Paris	Fastest
Bus	7:50am	Aéroport CDG	7h 20m	3:10pm	Nantes	No tags
Bus	5:40pm	Aéroport Orly Airport (ORY) Terminals 1-3	5h 5m	10:45pm	4 Route de Paris	No tags
Bus	9:50am	Paris - Orly Airport (ORY), P5 parking	5h 20m	3:10pm	Nantes	No tags

Next departures for Paris to Nantes on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:25am	Paris (Pont de Levallois)	5h	7:25am	4 Route de Paris	Cheapest
Bus	1:00am	Aéroport Orly Airport (ORY) Terminals 1-3	4h 40m	5:40am	4 Route de Paris	Fastest
Bus	9:10am	Bercy Seine	6h	3:10pm	Nantes	No tags
Bus	5:40pm	Aéroport Orly Airport (ORY) Terminals 1-3	5h 5m	10:45pm	4 Route de Paris	No tags
Bus	4:15pm	Bercy Seine	5h 10m	9:25pm	Nantes	No tags

Next departures for Paris to Nantes on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:45am	Bercy Seine	4h 55m	4:40pm	4 Route de Paris	Cheapest
Bus	1:00am	Aéroport Orly Airport (ORY) Terminals 1-3	4h 40m	5:40am	4 Route de Paris	Fastest
Bus	9:10am	Bercy Seine	6h	3:10pm	Nantes	No tags
Bus	5:40pm	Aéroport Orly Airport (ORY) Terminals 1-3	5h 5m	10:45pm	4 Route de Paris	No tags
Bus	9:15am	Bercy Seine	5h 55m	3:10pm	Nantes	No tags

Next departures for Paris to Nantes on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:15pm	Bercy Seine	5h 10m	9:25pm	Nantes	Cheapest
Bus	1:00am	Aéroport Orly Airport (ORY) Terminals 1-3	4h 40m	5:40am	4 Route de Paris	Fastest
Bus	9:10am	Bercy Seine	6h	3:10pm	Nantes	No tags
Bus	5:40pm	Aéroport Orly Airport (ORY) Terminals 1-3	5h 5m	10:45pm	4 Route de Paris	No tags
Bus	9:15am	Bercy Seine	5h 55m	3:10pm	Nantes	No tags

Next departures for Paris to Nantes on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:25am	Paris (Pont de Levallois)	5h	7:25am	4 Route de Paris	Cheapest
Bus	1:00am	Aéroport Orly Airport (ORY) Terminals 1-3	4h 40m	5:40am	4 Route de Paris	Fastest
Bus	9:10am	Bercy Seine	6h	3:10pm	Nantes	No tags
Bus	5:40pm	Aéroport Orly Airport (ORY) Terminals 1-3	5h 5m	10:45pm	4 Route de Paris	No tags
Bus	9:15am	Bercy Seine	5h 55m	3:10pm	Nantes	No tags

Next departures for Paris to Nantes on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:10am	Bercy Seine	6h	3:10pm	Nantes	Cheapest
Bus	1:00am	Aéroport Orly Airport (ORY) Terminals 1-3	4h 40m	5:40am	4 Route de Paris	Fastest
Bus	9:15am	Bercy Seine	5h 55m	3:10pm	Nantes	No tags
Bus	5:40pm	Aéroport Orly Airport (ORY) Terminals 1-3	5h 5m	10:45pm	4 Route de Paris	No tags
Bus	5:45pm	Bercy Seine	5h 40m	11:25pm	Nantes	No tags

Next departures for Paris to Nantes on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:10am	Bercy Seine	6h	3:10pm	Nantes	Cheapest
Bus	1:00am	Aéroport Orly Airport (ORY) Terminals 1-3	4h 40m	5:40am	4 Route de Paris	Fastest
Bus	7:50am	Aéroport CDG	7h 20m	3:10pm	Nantes	No tags
Bus	5:40pm	Aéroport Orly Airport (ORY) Terminals 1-3	5h 5m	10:45pm	4 Route de Paris	No tags
Bus	9:50am	Paris - Orly Airport (ORY), P5 parking	5h 20m	3:10pm	Nantes	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Paris to Nantes

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Nantes. The journey takes about 2 hours 6 minutes and with fares starting at just $46, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9train per day

2h 6mAverage Duration

211 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$14 - $153	Average Duration5h 50m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$46 - $100	Average Duration2h 6m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$18 - $70	Average Duration4h	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

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Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

FR bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Where are the popular stops in Paris and Nantes?

Stops in Paris

A - Charles de Gaulle Airport

B - Bercy Seine

C - Orly Airport

D - La Défense

E - Paris (Pont de Levallois)

F - Massy

Stops in Nantes

A - 2 route de Paris

B - Nantes Airport

C - Hotel Mercure

D - 10 Allée de la Maison Rouge

E - 15 Rue de Briord

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Paris to Nantes by bus

How far is Paris from Nantes?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Paris to Nantes?
What are the best sights and things to do in Nantes?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/16

$70

11/17

$58

Today

$19

11/19

$19

11/20

$19

11/21

$15

11/22

$15

11/23

$21

The cheapest trip from Paris to Nantes was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $15

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Paris to Nantes, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $15 to $91 for a bus ticket from Paris to Nantes based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $15 which is on 2025-11-21.

What's the cheapest way to go from Paris to Nantes?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time5h 50m	Avg Price$32	Daily Departures23
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time2h 6m	Avg Price$46	Daily Departures9
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time4h	Avg Price$37	Daily Departures30